Karina Jones is a real-life ranch wife in the Nebraska Sandhills and one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the cattle industry nationwide!
I know we all have a lot going in May, but I still need to take the time to give us all a reminder about something we often over look. Most of those listening to Ranch Raised are people who love being outside and I am among you. Let’s take this month to give our skin our a good look over and note anything strange or funny going on, and even better yet, schedule a skin check with your own doctor or dermatologist.
With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month which is a time for us to speak up about the dangers of skin cancer, share the facts about sun protection and early detection to help save lives. Spreading awareness around the fact that #SkinCancerIsSerious. While roughly 8 out of 10 new skin cancer cases are basal cell cancers, American Cancer Society estimates that about 100,640 new cases of melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2024.
Though melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers, it is responsible for the large majority of skin cancer deaths.
In the past several years, there has been increase in the number of people diagnosed with skin cancer over the age of 50. This is more than likely a combination of factors, including more effective skin cancer detection, a history of significant sun exposure or tanning bed use , and the fact that many Americans are living longer.
Come back tomorrow, I’ve got more great reminders to share why early skin cancer detection is so important!
Karina ranches with her husband, Marty, and 4 children near Broken Bow, NE. She grew up in western NE, with roots also in southwest SD. The cattle industry and raising kids is her passion.
Watching the cattle industry go the path that it has gone, she could no longer sit quietly at home checking cows, fixing fence, and doing all the everyday tasks wondering when some else was going to make it all better. As she became more active and outspoken on industry issues, she was asked to join the R-CALF USA staff in September 2020 as the Checkoff Petition Campaign manager. That position transcended into her former role as full time Field Director for R-CALF USA.
Listen to Ranch Raised on a Your Ag Network hometown station or www.youragnetwork.com where she talks about her daily life on the Jones Ranch.
Cattle producers are her people. She will meet you at the county fair, at the sale barn, or anywhere the dusty trail leads.
karina@youragnetwork.com or visit facebook.com/ranchraisedwithkarinajones
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